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Thank you for purchasing your new
JBL Decade Series power amplifier.
Decade Series power amplifiers feature
the latest advances in discrete circuit
topology ensuring low distortion and
superbly clean and clear sound quality.
In addition to RCA-type pre-amp inputs,
Decade Series amplifiers feature Floating
Ground Factory-Head-Unit Interface , To attain maximum amplifier perfor-
designed to facilitate integration with fac-
tory-installed audio systems for distor-
tion-free performance. All JBL Decade
Series power amplifiers feature built-in
electronic crossovers for easy system
expansion without additional outboard
processors.
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Amplifier Features
4-, 3- or 2-channel operation (DA3504)
2- or 1-channel operation (DA4002,
DA6502, DA1002)
Simultaneous stereo and mono
operation
Built-in 12dB/oct electronic crossover
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Floating Ground Factory-Head-Unit
Speaker-Level Input
Variable input sensitivity (250mV-4V)
Fully complementary output stage with
Class-A voltage amplification
Gold-plated power, input and output
connectors
2-Ohm stable (stereo)
Power-on indicator badge
About This Manual
mance, we encourage you to read the
remaining pages before installing and
operating your new JBL Decade power
amplifier. Especially review the Appli-
cations section for ideas on designing
and expanding your system. Also, save
these instructions for future reference.
Important: Installation of automotive
stereo components can require extensive
experience in performing a variety of
electrical and mechanical procedures.
Although these instructions explain how
to install a JBL Decade power amplifier in
a general from
sense, they do ManualBirds
not show the
exact installation methods for your partic-
ular vehicle. If you do not have the expe-
rience, do not attempt the installation
yourself; instead ask your Authorized JBL
Car-Audio Dealer about professional
installation options.
Installation Precautions and Notes
The JBL Decade Power amplifiers have
five levels of circuit protection that mon-
itor the amplifier and will shut it down if
the electrical system voltage drops
below 5Vdc or exceeds 18Vdc, tempera-
tures are above 194 F (90 C), short cir-
cuits occur or current draw exceeds
product specifications. For best perfor-
mance, check the intended mounting site
to make sure the operating environment
does not create conditions that will trigger
circuit protection.
Prior to installation, turn off all audio
systems and other electrical devices.
Also disconnect the () negative lead
from the vehicles battery.
At the installation site, locate and make
a note of all fuel lines, hydraulic brake
lines and electrical wiring. Use extreme
caution when cutting or drilling in and
around these areas.
Check clearances on both sides of a
planned mounting surface before
drilling any holes or installing any
screws. Remember that mounting
screws can extend behind the mount-
ing surface.
Always wear protective eyewear when
using tools.
When routing cables, keep input signal
cables away from power cables and
speaker wires.
When making connections, make sure
that each connection is clean, insulated,
and properly secured. Observe the
polarity markings on the rear panel.
Refer to the application drawings to set
up the amplifier for operation in stereo,
bridged-mono, bi-amp or tri-mode con-
figurations.
If the amplifiers fuse must be replaced,
use only the same rating and type as a
replacement. Do not substitute another
kind.
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SPEAKER INPUT INPUT SPEAKER

INPUT MODE LINE INPUT INPUT BASS CROSS CROSS BASS INPUT LINE INPUT MODE INPUT
LEVEL EQ OVER OVER EQ LEVEL
SPEAKER INPUT LINE INPUT INPUT BASS EQ CROSSOVER + + +
LEVEL L R R R L R
L + R+
R MONO OFF +6dB LPF HPF OFF +6dB STEREO
L R STEREO
LPF HPF
MONO
1 10 FLAT FLAT 1 10
OFF +6dB LPF FLAT HPF L L
1 10
L

2 1 7 9 7 1 2
5 4
3 3 5
4

BRIDGED + REM GND() BATT(+) FUSE

REAR FRONT POWER FUSE
BRIDGED + BRIDGED +
+ LEFT RIGHT + + LEFT RIGHT + REM GND() BATT(+) 30 AMP

20
20 AMP
+ LEFT RIGHT +

30
SPEAKER OUTPUT POWER

SPEAKER OUTPUT

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Controls and Connectors
1. Pre-amp Line Level Input Connector
Connects to line-level output from the 5. Power Connector Connection for SPEAKER INPUT LINE INPUT INPUT LEVEL BASS EQ LOW PASS
FILTER

source unit. 12V+, Gnd and Rem in. L

L
+

R+

R
R

2. Floating Ground Factory-Head-Unit 6. Input-Mode Switch Sums left and + +

1 10
OFF +6dB OFF 70Hz 100Hz

L
L R

Interface Speaker Input Connects to right inputs.

speaker level output from the source 7. Input-Level Control Adjusts input sen-
unit (2-channel on DA4002, DA6502, sitivity for pre-amp level and speaker 5
3 4
DA1002; 2 separate 2-channel connec- level inputs.
tors on DA3504). 8. Crossover Selector Determines
20 AMP
3. Speaker-Output Connector 2-channel whether the crossover is a High-Pass SPEAKER OUTPUT POWER FUSE
BRIDGED +
on DA4002, DA6502 and DA1002; 4- filter @120Hz (HP), a Low-Pass filter + LEFT RIGHT + REM GND() BATT(+) 20 AMP 20 AMP

channel on DA3504. @120Hz (LP) or unfiltered (FLAT). Low-

20

20
4. Fuse DA4002: 15A ATC, pass filter frequency selector (DA1002).
DA6502: 20A ATC, DA1002 2x 20A ATC, 9. Bass E.Q. Enables bass boost +6dB
DA3504: 30A ATC. @ 50Hz. DA1002

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Mounting the Amplifier
The JBL Decade Series amplifiers can be
mounted in virtually any location inside
the vehicle. However, make sure to keep
the amplifier away from heater vents or
ducts.
1. At the chosen site, use the amplifier
2. Locate the 3-connection barrier strip
as a mounting template and mark the
locations of the four mounting holes.
2. Drill a small pilot hole at each marked
location.
3. Mount the amplifier and securely
tighten the mounting screws.
Wiring the Power Connections
Refer to diagrams on page 3 for connec-
tor locations.
1. For power, remote and speaker wires,
strip 14" off one end of each jacket to
reveal bare wire for insertion into the
barrier strip connectors.
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labeled +Batt, Rem and Gnd. Connect a
black wire (at least 12G for DA4002,
10G for DA6502, DA1002 and DA3504)
to the Gnd terminal and connect the
other end to the nearest bare-metal
chassis component. Then, connect a
red wire (at least 12G for DA4002, 10G
for DA6502, DA1002 and DA3504) from
the vehicles +12-volt battery terminal
to the +Batt terminal on the barrier
strip. Finally connect a blue wire (16G)
to the Rem terminal on the barrier strip
and connect the other end to the Rem
output of the source unit.
Wiring the Speaker Output
Connections
1. Connect the speakers, observing
proper polarity, to the speaker output
barrier strip on the amplifier using at
least 16G high-quality speaker wire. FREQUENCY INDUCTOR CAPACITOR
(Note: The total impedance of the Crossover 6dB/oct. LP 6dB/oct. HP
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driven in stereo must
75Hz 8.0mH 530F
be at least 2 ohms.)
100Hz 6.4mH 400F
2. If you are bridging the amplifier, con-
nect the speaker wires to the terminals 125Hz 5.0mH 318F
marked bridge, observing proper 150Hz 4.2mH 265F
polarity. (Note: The total impedance of
175Hz 3.6mH 227F
the speaker system to be connected to
200Hz 3.2mH 198F
the amplifier must be at least 4 ohms
in bridge mode.)
3. If you are running the amp in Tri-Mode Wiring the Input Connections
(stereo and mono simultaneously to 1. If you are using conventional RCA
one or two pairs of satellite speakers input connections and a source unit
and a subwoofer), refer to the chart with output voltage less than 4V, sim-
below to determine the capacitor and ply plug the RCA plugs into the RCA
inductor values youll need to route jacks on the amplifier.
bass signals to the woofer, and 2. If you are connecting the amplifier to a
midrange and high frequencies to the factory-installed source unit, or to a
satellite speakers. These passive source unit that only has speaker-level
crossover components will also ensure outputs, connect the speaker outputs of
that the impedance of the speaker the source to the speaker input plug on
system doesnt drop below 2 ohms. the amp using the connector provided.
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Observe the following color-codes:
Left+: White
Left: White with black stripe
Right+: Gray
Right: Gray with black stripe
4. If you are connecting your Decade
Series amplifier to a source unit with
output voltage higher than 4V, connect
the output signal wires of the source
unit to the floating ground factory head
unit inputs. Because the inputs have an
impedance of 100K ohms, this connec-
tion will provide the best noise-free
performance possible.
System Setup and Adjustment
Electronic Crossover
The electronic crossover(s) in your
Decade Series amplifier can be selected
as a 12dB/oct. high-pass filter at 120Hz
(HPF), a 12dB/oct. low-pass filter at 80Hz
(LPF) or it can be defeated (FLAT).
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Setting Input Sensitivity
Proper input sensitivity control settings
on Decade Series power amplifiers are
critical to ensure optimum performance,
low noise levels and maximum system
reliability. As a general rule, controls at
the front end of a system (source, equal-
izers and other processors) should be set
as high as possible with the amplifier
input sensitivity set as low as possible
while still providing adequate volume lev-
els. Using a high signal level and a low
sensitivity setting will help keep back-
ground noise in the system to a
minimum.
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input sensitivity GAIN
control to its minimum (counter-clock-
At some point, youll hear distortion
wise) position.
on the music peaks. Stop the adjust-
1. Reconnect the () negative lead to
ment and turn it back slightly. This is
your vehicles battery. Apply power to
the maximum undistorted output level
the audio system and play a favorite
of your system, and should not be
music track from a CD or tape. (Note:
exceeded during use.
After the source unit is on, the JBL
3. After adjusting the level of the main
badge (on the top panel) will illumi-
speakers in your system, you should
nate, indicating the amplifier is on. If
adjust the remaining channels (if you
not, check the wiring, especially the
are using a DA3504 or a multi-amp
remote connection from the source
system) for the desired system bal-
unit. Also refer to Troubleshooting
on page 7.) ance. Youll find this easiest to do by
2. On the source unit, increase the volume adjusting the channels in the following
control until it is approximately 3/4 of order: 1) front speakers, 2) rear speak-
its maximum output level. Slowly ers, 3) subwoofer. Elaborate, multi-
increase the Input Sensitivity control channel systems may be too complex
(clockwise) toward three o clock and, at to adjust. Your local JBL installation
the same time, listen to the quality of specialist is the best person to help
the reproduced sound. with such adjustments.
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Figure 1

SPEAKER INPUT LINE INPUT INPUT BASS EQ CROSSOVER

BRIDGED + REM GND() BATT(+) FUSE LEVEL
L + R+

L R R

15
15 AMP OFF +6dB LPF FLAT HPF
+ LEFT RIGHT + 1 10
L
SPEAKER OUTPUT POWER

Figure 2
Applications
For your convenience, weve included
several application diagrams to help you 20 AMP

SPEAKER OUTPUT POWER FUSE

plan your own system installation.
+ LEFT
BRIDGED +
RIGHT + REM GND() BATT(+) 20 AMP 20 AMP
SPEAKER INPUT LINE INPUT

L + R+
INPUT LEVEL BASS EQ LOW PASS
FILTER

Figures 1 through 4 show how to config- L R

R

20

20
OFF +6dB OFF 70Hz 100Hz
1 10
+ +
ure the Decade Series power amplifiers
L R

L

for stereo, bridged-mono and tri-mode

operation.
Figure 3
(Note: For simplicity, figures do not
show power, remote and input connec-
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Figure 1. This wiring diagram shows a BRIDGED + REM GND() BATT(+)
SPEAKER INPUT LINE INPUT INPUT
LEVEL
BASS EQ CROSS OVER
FUSE L + R+

DA4002, DA6502 amplifier set to stereo L R R

OFF +6dB LPF FLAT HPF

20
20 AMP 1 10

to drive a pair of full-range speakers. + LEFT RIGHT + L

SPEAKER OUTPUT POWER

Figure 2. This wiring diagram shows a

DA1002 amplifier set to bridge mode
(mono) to drive a single subwoofer.
Figure 3. This wiring diagram shows a
DA4002, DA6502 amplifier set for tri-
mode operation. For a desired crossover
frequency, use the chart on page 4 to Figure 4
select an inductor for the subwoofer,
and corresponding capacitors for left
and right speakers.
Figure 4. This wiring diagram shows a REAR FRONT POWER FUSE SPEAKER INPUT INPUT SPEAKER
BRIDGED + BRIDGED + INPUT MODE LINE INPUT INPUT BASS CROSS CROSS BASS INPUT LINE INPUT MODE INPUT
DA3504 set to drive a pair of 5-1/4" + LEFT RIGHT + + LEFT RIGHT + REM GND() BATT(+) 30 AMP
+
L
+
R R
LEVEL EQ OVER OVER EQ LEVEL

R

L
+
R

2-way speakers with the two front MONO STEREO

30
OFF +6dB LPF HPF LPF HPF OFF +6dB
STEREO 1 10 1 10
MONO
FLAT FLAT
L L

channels, and the rear channels set SPEAKER OUTPUT

to drive a single subwoofer in bridge

mode.

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Troubleshooting
Use the following guide to identify
symptoms and solve problems. Make
sure the vehicles electrical system is
working properly and power is reaching
the amplifiers power connector.
Symptom
No audio
Distorted audio
Audio lacks punch
Audio cycles off and on;
amber protection LED
(JBL badge on top panel)
is not lit
Audio cycles off and on;
amber protection LED
(JBL badge on top panel) is not lit
Fuse blows
Likely Cause
Low/no remote on voltage
Speakers are not connected
or are blown
Input sensitivity is not set properly
Speakers are wired with
wrong polarity
A protection circuit is turning
amplifier off and on
GAIN is set too high
Incorrect wiring or
short circuit
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Solution
Check connections; turn-test turn-on voltage
Check wiring; use VOM/DVM to measure speaker coil
resistance
We, JBL Europe A/S
Kongevejen 194B
See Setting Input Sensitivity on page 5 DK-3460 Birkerd
DENMARK
Check polarity of connections; refer to Applications declare in own responsibility, that the products described
in this owners manual are in compliance with technical
standard:
Verify the following: off electrical system is between EN 55 020/6.1988
5 ~ 18 Vdc; temperature is not over 194F (90C);
no short circuits; speaker loads are not less than 2 ohms
(4 ohms in mono)
Set Input Sensitivity correctly (see page 5)
Steen Michaelsen
JBL Europe A/S
Check connections; refer to Applications Birkerd. DENMARK. 3/98
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Specifications
DA4002, DA6502, DA1002, DA3504

Specifications DA4002 DA6502 DA3504 DA1002

Power Output, 4 ohms: 2 x 40 watts 2 x 65 watts 4 x 35 watts 2 x 100 watts
Power Output, 2 ohms: 2 x 50 watts 2 x 75 watts 4 x 50 watts 2 x 150 watts
Power Output, Bridged 4 ohms: 100 watts 150 watts 2 x 100 watts 300 watts
Frequency Response: 20Hz ~ 20kHz +1dB, 2d 20Hz ~ 20kHz +1dB, 2dB 2 Hz ~ 20kHz +1dB, 2dB 20Hz ~ 20kHz +1dB, 2dB
Input Sensitivity: 250 mV ~ 4V 250 mV ~ 4V 250 mV ~ 4V 250 mV ~ 4V
THD + Noise (4 ohms): 0.1 % 0.1 % 0.1 % 0.1 %
Signal-to-Noise: >90dB >90dB >90dB >90dB
Maximum Current Draw: 18A 14A 34A 32A
Dimensions (W x H x L): 9-5/8" x 2-1/4" x 8-1/4" 9-5/8" x 2-1/4" x 9-3/4" 11-5/8" x 2-9/16" x 11-7/8" 11-5/8" x 2-9/16" x 11-5/16"
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